VISION
MISSION, CORE VALUES
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
and
OBJECTIVES
VISION 2012: Centralia College will be recognized as the best community college in the State of
Washington. The college will be a driving force in the local economy and be the intellectual heart and
cultural soul of the community.
MISSION: Improving people’s lives through life long learning.
CORE VALUES: RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESPONSIVENESS
Respect: We value the worth and dignity of the individual, affirming that the learning process includes
appreciating the diversity of human experience.
Responsibility: We value the unique contributions of college individuals by recognizing that each
performs an essential role in responding to the educational and service needs of the community.
Responsiveness: We value effective collaboration as the college responds to the changing social, political,
economic and technological needs of our community.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES and OBJECTIVES
Finance
 Diversify funding resources to provide a stable fiscal base.
a. Maximize revenue obtainable through state resources
b. Explore opportunities to increase revenue consistent with VMSIs through
i. Grants
ii. Increases in International Students
iii. Contract training and continuing ed
iv. Non-traditional venues, e.g. short term parking meters
2003-2004
1.1. Diversify funding resources to provide a stable fiscal base.
1.1.1. Maximize revenue obtainable through state resources 1)
1.1.2. Explore opportunities to increase revenue consistent with VMSIs through
1.1.2.1.
Grants and partnerships 2)
1.1.2.2.
Increases in International Students 3)
1.1.2.3.
Contract training and continuing ed 4)
1.1.2.4.
Non-traditional venues, e.g. short term parking meters 5)
1.1.2.5.
Efficiencies 6)
2004-2005
1.1. Diversify funding resources to provide a stable fiscal base.
1.1.1. Maximize revenue obtainable through state resources 7)
1.1.2. Explore opportunities to increase revenue consistent with VMSI’s through
1.1.2.1.
Grants and partnerships 8)
1.1.2.2.
Increases in International Students 9)
1.1.2.3.
Contract training and continuing ed 10)
1.1.2.4.
Non-traditional venues, e.g. short term parking meters 11)
1.1.2.5.
Efficiencies 12)
1.2. Ensure that area budgets are adequate to provide a base level of services for students. 13)
Finance
2005-2006
Objectives for 2005-2006
Progress to date
34
Maximize state and federal resources
on going
Analysis of funding opportunities has yielded
additional resources.
35
Pursue VMSIO Grants and partnerships
on going
Opportunities being evaluated against VMSIOs
36
Support Increases in International Students
on going
2002-2003 = 48.67 FTEs; 2003-2004 = 38.31 FTEs;
2004-2005 = 31.45 FTEs. Decrease due to changes
in immigration law and practice as result of 9/11.
New state department policy downplaying role of
community colleges; not granting student visas to
students needing English. Centralia College
resisting enrollment downturn better than most;
Program paying for self plus adding dollars to
college budget.
37
Contract training and continuing ed
on going
Cardinal Glass, Chehalis Tribal Council, Bonneville
Power Authority partnerships established. Contract
training provided to City of Chehalis, Tenino
Telephone and Lewis County Public Works.
Continuing education has developed the NAC
course.
38
Non-traditional venues,
on going
STP, mid-summer faire,
40
Ensure that area budgets are adequate to provide a
base level of services for students
on going
Budget process included allocating additional
monies to services for students, i.e. enrollment
support for student athletes
Finance
06/07 New Objectives
2006-2007
Objectives for 2006-2007
Progress to date and New Activities
13
Science and Teaching Building
in progress
14
College Commons
in progress
15
International Student Housing
in progress
Exploring community partnerships
16
Continuing Education Center
in progress
Needs being evaluated
17
Gymnasium renovation and expansion
in progress
In design phase
18
Child and Family Studies centralization
in progress
in long-term plans; needs being evaluated
19
Outdoor stage
20
Campus entry portals.
in progress
Part of Master Plan
21
Artwork on campus
in progress
Merce Cunningham
22
Property acquisition for campus expansion
23
Bid awarded; groundbreaking held; scheduled for
opening fall 09
Developing capital campaign and feasibility
study
in progress
Purchased 2 lots and duplex
Vacation of Rock, Walnut and Washington streets
in progress
Currently working with City
24
Modify master plan to establish pedestrian flow
patterns that are inviting and provide connectivity to
downtown Centralia
in progress
Master plan being revised
25
Wireless computer access throughout campus
in progress
75% across campus; examine demand/need for
implementation in Kemp Hall
26
Upgraded phone system
on-hold
Dependent on Cost of new Science Bldg
27
Computer network changes to enhance performance
and promote security and efficiency
Annual
implemented "efficiency work plan"
28
Automated mailing system with centralized database.
Finance
Preparing to facilitate a predesign
bid to go out March '08
Begin planning in 08-09 after
demolition of Lingreen
Annual
in progress
07/08 New
Objectives
New artwork part of science
building.
Hire web applications developer;
continue efficiency work
Fall 07 evaluation scheduled
2007-2008
Objectives for 2007-2008
29
Maximize state and federal resources
30
Pursue VMSIO Grants and partnerships
31
Progress to date and New Activities
Investigate funding sources for a grant writer
Task force formed to investigate
grants available for equipment for the
new Science Bldg. Investigate
U.W./Mesa Grant
Annual
Looking for NSF or other partnership for Science Bldg.
PEP Grant implementation
Great Opportunity.
Support Increases in International Students
Annual
Director did recruiting trip to India and Nepal
Hire Assistant Director.
32
Contract training and continuing ed; revise
credit for Prior Learning
Annual
Ongoing. Revised Credit for Prior Learning
Discussion with City U re:
evaluating/offering Credit for Prior
Learning for journeyman
33
Non-traditional revenue generating
opportunities
Annual
Continued STP and Grand Prix events
Capital Campaign
Wrap up capital campaign, improve
grand prix financing.
34
Ensure that area budgets are adequate to
provide a base level of services for students
in
progress
Part of the BRP process; new monies were allocated to
areas of highest concern.
Address Governors budget reduction
proposal
35
Develop enrollment strategies for short term
and long term planning
NEW
Created College Strategic Enrollment Plan to provide
direction in recruiting, retention and curriculum
development.
Measuring target quarter attainments
Finance
ongoing
08/09 New Objectives
2008-2009
Objectives
2008 - 2009 Objectives
29
Maximize state and federal
resources
on-going
30
Pursue VMSIO Grants and
partnerships
Annual
Grant Opportunity.
31
Support Increases in International
Students
Annual
Hire Assistant Director.
32
Contract training and continuing
ed; revise credit for Prior
Learning
Annual
Discussion with City U re:
evaluating/offering Credit for Prior
Learning for journeyman
33
Non-traditional revenue
generating opportunities
Annual
Wrap up capital campaign, improve
grand prix financing.
34
Ensure that area budgets are
adequate to provide a base level
of services for students
in progress
Address Governors budget reduction
proposal
35
Develop enrollment strategies for
short term and long term
planning
NEW
Measuring target quarter attainments
Finance
Task force formed to investigate grants
available for equipment for the new Science
Bldg. Investigate U.W./Mesa Grant
2008-2009 Progress
2009-10 Activities
Earmark
WDC funding
IRCAT - $90,000
Forestry Grant
Budget Constraints
Market and offer degree
Multi-occupational degree
program approved by state
board providing credit for
journeymen